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Jenna Villa holds the ball as the Cougs finish off a 111-50 win, Nov. 29, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WBB nearly break record

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief December 5, 2023

Every starter had double-digit points. As a team, the Cougs were one point shy of breaking the program record for points in a single game. Not only did all of the starters finish in double-digits, but...

Myles Rice lays on the floor after a getting fouled, Dec. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU MBB improves to 6-1

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief December 5, 2023

WSU men's basketball (6-1) continued their winning ways in their recent win over Portland State, 71-61. Isaac Jones dominated, scoring 27 points in just 29 minutes to lead the Cougs past the Vikings. Closer...

Rueben Chinyelu rises for the opening tip against Portland State, Dec. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs deny Portland State, get sixth win

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor December 3, 2023

WSU men’s basketball (6-1) beat Portland State (6-2) by a score of 71-61 on Saturday. A matinee game won by double-digits might look relaxing on the surface, but this game was not nearly as easy for...

Rueben Chinyelu skies through the air for a dunk during the first half of the Cougs 82-72 win over EWU, Nov. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Rueben Chinyelu featured in NBA Africa documentary series

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 30, 2023

Released on Nov. 21, NBA Africa’s first documentary series “Born and Bred” takes a look at prospects who are attending or previously attended NBA Academy Africa. The first episode of the five-part...

Myles Rice guides the WSU offense during an inbounds play for a NCAA Mens Basketball game, Nov. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs win three of four over the break

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 29, 2023

WSU men’s basketball (5-1) played four games over the break, losing just one of the four. The Cougs started with a trip out to the Hall of Fame in Connecticut, where they participated in the Tip-Off...

Bella Murekatete and Charlisse Leger-Walker pose with fans after the Cougs season-opening win, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

No. 23 Cougs leave no leftovers, beat RV Maryland 87-67 in Cancun

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor November 23, 2023

Charlisse Leger-Walker has done many things in her storied WSU career. A triple-double was not one of them ... until Turkey Day 2023. The All-American senior scored 11 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and...

Thankful for winning: Pac-12 womens basketball programs a combined 54-4 entering Thanksgiving

Thankful for winning: Pac-12 women’s basketball programs a combined 54-4 entering Thanksgiving

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor November 23, 2023

Six ranked programs, 31 wins and zero losses in the first week of Pac-12 women’s basketball. One week removed from that thrilling start, not much has changed. That is to say, the Pac-12 continues...

No. 23 WSU meets Maryland for Thanksgiving morning match in Cancun

No. 23 WSU meets Maryland for Thanksgiving morning match in Cancun

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor November 23, 2023

On Thanksgiving, the Cougs have a chance to give Cougar nation a lot to be thankful for. The No. 23 WSU women’s basketball team challenges the previously-ranked Maryland Terrapins in the opening game...

WSU basketball head coach Kyle Smith argues with an official during an NCAA basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 26.

Diving deep into WSU men’s basketball 2-0 start

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief November 18, 2023

WSU has started the 2023–24 men's basketball season 2-0. They beat Idaho 84-59 to open the season and then took down Prarie View 83-65, an overall point differential of 43 points. While not the top echelon...

Bella Murekatete at the free-throw line, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars beat Bengals

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor November 16, 2023

WSU women’s basketball (3-0) beat the Idaho State Bengals (1-1) 64-47, Sunday at Beasley Coliseum to start the season 3-0 for the fifth straight year. The Cougs started about as hot as you might expect...

Isaac Jones scored 13 points against his former team in his WSU debut. WSU men’s basketball beat Idaho 84-59, Nov. 6. 2023 at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash.

WSU men’s basketball takes first road trip to Connecticut

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 16, 2023

WSU (2-0) has won two straight now, both dominant victories over the type of competition they are meant to dominate. Now, the real test begins. Next up for the Cougs is Mississippi State (3-0) at the...

WSU volleyball coach Jen Greeny talks with her players during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Nov. 25.

WSU’s greatest athletes: from football to volleyball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2023

For over a century, WSU has fielded top-level athletic programs for student-athletes across the country. For years, these athletes have found success both in Pullman and professionally, whether nationally...

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